Shahryrs

Shahryrs are a fictional species from the "Starfall" universe, a science fiction role-playing game setting. They are a sentient, insectoid race originating from the planet Xylos. Physically, Shahryrs are characterized by their chitinous exoskeletons, multiple limbs, and compound eyes. They communicate through a combination of clicks, chirps, and pheromonal signals, making interspecies communication often challenging.

The Shahryrs society is highly communal and hierarchical, organized into large hive-like structures. Their culture emphasizes duty, efficiency, and the collective good above individual desires. They possess advanced biological engineering and psionic capabilities, which they primarily utilize for defense and resource management.

Within the Starfall setting, Shahryrs are often depicted as pragmatic and stoic, sometimes perceived as cold or alien by other races due to their unique biology and social structure. Their motivations are typically driven by the survival and expansion of their species. They are known for their intricate technological creations, particularly in the fields of bio-augmentation and terraforming. Their interactions with other species can range from cautious alliances to outright conflict, depending on perceived threats or opportunities for their collective.